$100
Brings It's Real: Teens and Mental Health education program to a local high school
MAKE AN IMPACT
Together, we are leading the fight against suicide
In the last 10 years, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has grown from a grassroots network of researchers and volunteers into a national movement of chapters in every state. AFSP is also the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, and because we've built the infrastructure to deliver evidence-based programs to local communities across the country, our work impact millions of people. We are consistently ranked one of the best charities for mental health, and we're powered by everyday heroes like you: $5, $20, $100 - every donation helps.
A Look At The Numbers
- $80.1 Million invested since 1987
- $30 Million per year invested in research, education, advocacy
- $9.1 Million invested in the creation of 27 new grants
How your donation helps AFSP prevent suicide
$250
Recruits and trains field advocates on public policy priorities
$500
Trains a new Survivor of Suicide Loss support group facilitator
$1,000
Provides funds for youth suicide prevention outreach and programming
$2,000
Hosts a Research Connection event to share how AFSP-funded research helps prevent suicide
83 Cents of every donor dollar directly supports our four focus areas:
Research
Discovering better ways to prevent suicide through research. Findings from our studies have shaped prevention efforts around the world. Today, AFSP is the leading private funder of suicide prevention research.
Education
Delivering effective suicide prevention programs to schools, communities and workplaces, showing peopel how to recognize signs of distress and connect those suffering with help. Our Talk Saves Live™ and More Than Sad programs have taught over a million peopel how to be smart about mental health.
Support
Providing support through initiatives like Healing Conversations, which connected trained loss survivors with people whose grief is recent, and events across the country for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. The Interactive Screening Program, available for schools, workplaces, and other organizations, provides an anonymous way to engage with counselors, for those least likely to seek help.
Advocacy
Pushing for key federal and state legislation, such as mandatory suicide prevention training for clinicians and educators, and funding for mental health resources, with the help of thousands of volunteer advocates across the country.
Prevention Education Programs
AFSP Prevention Education and Partnership Programs provide suicide prevention education in many areas, including but not limited to:
- k-12 educators and parents
- Teens
- The lived experience community
- LGBTQ+
- LatinX and Hispanic communities
- Seniors 65+
- Faith-based communities
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AFSP's 2023 Annual Report The past year has been pivotal in the fight to prevent suicide. It was a year defined by increased actions to prevent suicide and new initiatives to talk openly and safely about suicide - to do more to Talk Away the Dark. |
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